WFUS53 KDMX 172024
TORDMX
IAC157-172115-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
324 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Poweshiek County in central Iowa...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 323 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Grinnell, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Holiday Lake around 340 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Victor, Grinnell Regional Airport, Hartwick, Malcom, and Holiday
Lake.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 180 and 204.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 4168 9230 4169 9277 4179 9276 4186 9234
      4186 9230
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 247DEG 34KT 4175 9271 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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